Calling all students! Define Earth & space’s biggest challenges — join a Horizons Challenge info session!
Curious about turning big ideas into real-world impact? Join members of the xFoundry team to learn how you can gain real-world, hands-on experience through our Grand Challenge Competitions, mini challenges, and multidisciplinary projects. Whether you're passionate about technology, business, design, or social impact, there’s a place for you in xFoundry!
xFoundry was proudly launched at the University of Maryland (UMD), one of the top five universities in the U.S. for entrepreneurship and innovation.
We promote technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus by fostering a multidisciplinary guided curriculum with annual targeted competitions designed to address societal challenges, with the prize being a new venture launched with a sizable investment and mentorship.
UMD’s strategic focus on addressing global challenges, combined with its strong entrepreneurial ecosystem—like the E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory—amplifies our impact. Together, we foster student innovation and create high-impact ventures that drive real-world change.
